Beyond Meat™ Teams Up with Bakkavor China’s Fresh Kitchen to Launch Two Ready-To-Eat Meals Featuring Beyond Beef™

Beyond Meat ^TM Teams Up with Bakkavor China’s Fresh Kitchen to Launch Two Ready-To-Eat Meals Featuring Beyond Beef ^TM 

Consumers can now find the two delicious and internationally inspired products, Classic American Style Beyond Meat Chili Con Carne Pasta and Harissa-flavor Beyond Meat Falafel & Cheese Wrap, on Beyond Meat’s Tmall store and Bakkavor’s Taobao shop

SHANGHAI, China, January 5, 2023 - Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) today announced a partnership with Fresh Kitchen, a wholly-owned brand of a leading provider of freshly prepared food Bakkavor China, to launch ready-to-eat (RTE) meals featuring Beyond Meat’s delicious and nutritious plant-based meat.

Leveraging Bakkavor China's expertise in international cuisine and Beyond Meat’s leadership in plant-based meat, the two brands are introducing a new line of quick ready-to-eat meals at home or on-the-go:

• Classic American Style Beyond Meat Chili Con Carne Pasta: A unique twist on a classic western dish that is richly stewed with tomatoes, kidney beans, and chili, seasoned with delicious, aromatic herbs, and served on a bed of al dente pasta.
• Harissa-flavor Beyond Meat Falafel & Cheese Wrap: A great on-the-go meal option, offering a satisfying bite with velvety smooth, tangy cheese, crisp vegetables, and textured falafel, with a dash of Moroccan spices and a touch of piquancy to balance it out.

Available for order on Beyond Meat’s Tmall store and Bakkavor’s Taobao shop starting today, the two savory options inspired by international flavors are made with Beyond Meat’s delicious Beyond Beef, a product made from simple plant-based ingredients and designed to deliver the meaty texture, cooking versatility, and mouthwatering taste similar to traditional minced beef. Both dishes are prepared locally in Bakkavor China’s facilities and can be easily reheated in an oven or microwave without defrosting.

“We are excited to partner with Bakkavor China and make it easier for local consumers to incorporate our delicious, nutritious, and convenient plant-based protein into their daily diets. Both ‘Made with Beyond Meat’ ready-to-eat meals are ideal for consumers who are looking for culinary excitement that is easy and accessible,” said Jeremy Yeo, General Manager of Beyond Meat China.

Bakkavor China is the partner of choice for high-profile global food service providers seeking to expand in the region. Its core product portfolio in China includes fresh, ready-to-eat and instant frozen products such as salads, sandwiches & wraps, spaghetti, soup and more.

Beyond Meat has also recently collaborated with ALDI China to introduce two ready-to-eat (RTE) lunch boxes, and has built exciting foodservice partnerships with brands such as Dicos. Beyond Meat’s other products are also available at local retailers like METRO, City Shop and Sam's Club, as well as on e-commerce platforms such as Tmall and Pinduoduo.

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Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) is a leading plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat products are made from simple, plant-based ingredients and designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat, while being a nutritious and environmentally-friendly option. Beyond Meat’s brand commitment, Eat What You Love™, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based meat to plant-based meat, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare. As of September 2022, Beyond Meat branded products were available at approximately 188,000 retail and foodservice outlets in over 85 countries worldwide. Visit beyondmeatchina.com.cn, follow @别样肉客BeyondMeat on Sina Weibo, and scan the QR code below to follow us on WeChat.

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